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Kanter’s Department Store on 125th Street, in Harlem

Kanter’s department store, whose slogan was “The Store with a Heart, in the Heart of Harlem.” The president and owner of Kanter’s was Nathaniel Kanter, this photo was taken of the store on June, 1943, the address was 147st West 125th Street in Harlem. Continue reading

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Time Runs Out for another Historic Harlem Row House

A 1902 brick-and-limestone row house on West 140th Street in West Harlem with an unusual pedigree is facing imminent demolition, despite a campaign by neighbors and preservationists to save it. Continue reading

Hurtig And Seamon’s (Burlesque) Theater In Harlem 1913/1914

In 1913  or 1914,a new building, designed by the architect George Keister, who also patterned the First Baptist Church in the City of New York, opened at 253 West 125th Street as Hurtig and Seamon’s New (Burlesque) Theater, operated by noted burlesque producers Jules Hurtig and Harry Seamon, who obtained a 30-year lease.  It remained in operation until 1928, when Bill Minsky took over. Continue reading